Question 1

What is a Gibson Les Paul Supreme and what makes it different?

Accepted Answer

The one on my bench is a 2020 Gibson Les Paul Supreme, and it’s loaded with features you don’t usually get on a standard Les Paul. You’ve got three pickups, coil splitting, block inlays, and that “Supreme” headstock inlay. It’s basically spec’d like Gibson listened to a lot of the common complaints.

Question 2

Does the Les Paul Supreme have coil splitting?

Accepted Answer

Yes—this one has coil splitting, and that’s part of why I’m asking if it’s the best modern Les Paul spec. It gives you more tonal options without changing guitars. For players who want more versatility out of a Les Paul platform, it’s a big deal.

Question 3

How many pickups does the Les Paul Supreme have?

Accepted Answer

This Supreme has three pickups, which is not what you see on the typical Les Paul Standard layout. It changes the whole control and tone palette. If you like having more switching and more sounds on tap, that’s a strong point.

Question 4

Does the Les Paul Supreme have locking tuners?

Accepted Answer

Yep—this one has locking Grover tuners. I like seeing that on a modern instrument because it’s practical and makes string changes easier. It’s another “why doesn’t every Les Paul come like this?” kind of feature.

Question 5

Is the Les Paul Supreme easier to play on the upper frets?

Accepted Answer

This guitar has relief at the neck joint, so getting into the upper frets feels more accessible than a lot of traditional Les Pauls. That’s one of the standout modern features when you flip it over and look closely. It’s the kind of ergonomic upgrade people have wanted for years.

Question 6

Is the Les Paul Supreme the best modern Les Paul Gibson makes?

Accepted Answer

I’m not calling it definitively the best yet, but it’s absolutely in the conversation based on the spec. It has a bunch of the features people complain Les Pauls don’t have—like coil splitting, locking tuners, and better upper-fret access. I’m asking viewers to weigh in because it really does feel like the most up-to-date Les Paul you can find.

Question 7

Does the Les Paul Supreme use a PCB or hand-wired electronics?

Accepted Answer

In this video I haven’t opened it up yet, so I honestly don’t know if it’s soldered traditionally or if it’s a circuit board. That’s something I want to check when I dive deeper in a follow-up video. It’s always good to know what you’re working with before you start modding or troubleshooting.

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